Scheduled for May 4, 2024, the Texas Rangers are set to clash with the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, starting at 7:10 PM under expected overcast skies.

Dane Dunning will lead the pitching for the Rangers, carrying a 4.133 ERA, while Michael Wacha will take the mound for the Royals, holding a slightly higher ERA of 4.235.

As of 2024, the Rangers find themselves 9th in the AL West Division with a record of 15-14, indicating a 0.52 winning percentage. Their performance within the division includes 5 wins and 8 losses, ranking them 2nd. Recently, they have achieved 5 wins out of the last 10 games and are on a single-game win streak. Their home record stands at 8-8, while they have gathered 7 wins and 6 losses on the road. During daytime, they have 4 wins, with a stronger record of 11 wins at night. The Rangers have amassed 132 runs and conceded 125.

On the other side, the Royals occupy the 4th position in the AL Central Division with a 17-13 record, reflecting a 0.57 winning percentage. They hold a division record of 8 wins to 5 losses, also placing them 2nd. The Royals have won 4 of their last 10 matchups but are currently on a 3-game losing streak. At Kauffman, they boast a strong 12-5 home record versus a 5-8 record on the road. They have secured 8 victories in daytime games and 9 in night games. Kansas City has scored 138 runs and allowed 96 runs in total.